If that makes you happy I guess. You are right that it gives the vocal minority that wants to remove dALPA more ammunition, precisely for the reason that I believe they are worthless (the surveys). They were done by people that are impassioned about some issue or the other. If I remember correctly the deadline was extended because they felt they did not have enough participation. What does that tell you? You can view it as inexcusable if you want. I couldn't care less because the information contained therein is useless. jmho